MAC Mineralize blush – Love Joy

I have been expecting this to be in my mail for the longest time ever. I even thought it might be lost in transit. However, when I checked my letterbox earlier, it was waiting for me.

It’s really pigmented. And gives a very healthy glow. It gives a bronzy pinkish look, which is very subtle and dewy.

MAC mineralize blush - love joy

MAC mineralize blush - love joy

MAC mineralize blush - love joy

MAC mineralize blush - love joy

MAC mineralize blush - love joy

MAC mineralize blush - love joy

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MAC Mineralize skinfinish Soft 'n' Gentle

I bought the MAC mineralize skinfinish Soft ‘n’ Gentle. It’s really gorgeous and gives a subtle glow without being too shimmery. It’s excellent for highlighting and acts as a bronzer depending on the skin tone.

MAC mineralize skinfinish Soft 'n' Gentle

MAC mineralize skinfinish Soft 'n' Gentle

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MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Sugarsweet Perfect Topping and Flashtroni Gold Spill

I am so thrilled! I ordered 2 skinfinishes, and I received them today. The moment I opened them up, I was totally in awe. They are so beautiful!

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Sugarsweet Perfect Topping

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Sugarsweet Perfect Topping

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Flashtroni Gold Spill

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Flashtroni Gold Spill

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Makeup Styles

Sexy red or nude lips, pastel or emphatic eye shadows and dramatic and long eyelashes with prominent shiny brows are in this year. Here are some tips on how to achieve the understated every day look or funky and dressy party makeup look before venturing out:

  • Long and dramatic eyelash look is back again and you can make it look like a natural one with self adhesive lash rows that can be stuck on the upper lashes and applying the liquid eyeliner along the eyelid line to hide its edge.
  • You can put some foundation mousse on the eyelid and brush some silver dust on the eye, wear a pale mauve or natural pink look on the limps and warm soft blush on the cheeks for that perfect magical fairy.
  • Use a sheer primer on the face, a cream concealer to hide the skin imperfections, a light colored luminescent eye shadow or highlighter on the upper part of the eyelid to the brows, a darker pastel shade on the eyelid fold and darkest glossy shade on the lower edge to the lashes, very thin black eyeliner and black mascara for the dramatic look. Keep the blush and lip color subdued and muted and let the eyes be the highlight of your face.
  • For natural or nude look on dry skin, use cream foundation. Tone down the attention on the high cheekbones with a soft blush on lower cheeks and sides of nose. If you have green or blue eyes, use a and shiny eye shade and keep your hands off the mascara. On the inner edge of the lash you can use a thin white ‘kajal’ pencil to make the eyes look brighter and a reddish-brown or close to natural shade lip color, which is semi-gloss.
  • Choosing a suitable red color that compliments your skin tone and age can help you attain sexy diva-like red lips. Don’t forget to draw the outline and fill the color using a brush for that beautiful kiss-able shape.
  • Prominent and full eyebrows make distant eyes look closer together and make them look more expressive too. Use the brow pin to color them using the desired hair color from the edge towards the nose outwards. Dash some bow gel for the glossy look. Use creamy eye shadows on the eyelids to highlight the brows.
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Shelf Life of Beauty and Cosmetics Products

Your beauty supplies may not be marked with a specified shelf life, but they have one.

Write purchase or throw away date on bottom new products with a permanent marker.

Old products are not safe, do not wear correctly and subtle changes in color may occur.

  • Cleansers/Moisturizers – good for six months.
  • Foundation – six month shelf life if applied with fingertips, one year if applied with a sponge.
  • Lipstick – one year.
  • Eye and Lip Pencils – one year.
  • Powders and stick concealers – one year.
  • Eye shadow and blush – two years.
  • Mascara – good for three months

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Tomato Mask for Acne

  • Remove skin and seeds and mash 1/4 of a tomato
  • 2 tsp. plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp. mashed cucumber
  • 2 tsp. aloe gel
  • 3 tsp. Oatmeal powder
  • 2 mint leaves (crushed)

Mix ingredients together in a bowl, apply to face and leave on for about 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Finish with an oil free moisturizer.

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Costco Kirkland Signature by Borghese Professional Cosmetics Brush Set

If you do not wish to purchase a too costly set of makeup brushes, I would recommend Costco Kirkland Signature by Borghese Professional Cosmetics brush set to you!  It consists of all the necessary makeup brushes you will need, without burning a hole in your pocket.    They came up with two new items this round, which is the mineral shimmer powder and fan brush.

Experience the luxurious quality of professional cosmetic brushes used by makeup artists. Kirkland Signature by Borghese, has developed a line of cosmetic brushes and tools that features premium natural and synthetic bristles, black handles with silver accents and a fashionable satin roll brush case.

costco kirkland signature cosmetic brush set

14-Piece Set Includes:

  • Mineral Shimmer Powder (NEW)
  • Fan Brush (NEW)
  • Powder Brush
  • Blusher Brush
  • Foundation Brush
  • Brow/Lash Groomer
  • Eyeshadow Brush
  • Precision Eyeshadow Brush
  • Flat Eyeliner Brush
  • Angled Eye Contour Brush
  • Eye Smudger
  • Lip Brush with Cover
  • Kabuki Brush
  • Satin Roll Brush Case w/magnetic Clasp

Mineral Shimmer Powder:

  • Adds shimmer & glow to your face & body
  •       This weightless powder is talc-free, fragrance-free, mineral-oil free & triple-milled for a luxuriously silky texture
  •       Ingredients:

Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Zea Mays(corn) Starch, Magnesium Sterate, Kaolin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propylparaben, Dimethicone, Methylparaben, Tin Oxide (Cl77861), Red 6 lake (Cl15850) Ultramarines (Cl77007), Iron Oxides(Cl77492,Cl77491, Cl77499)

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What to carry in your make-up bag?

A light hearted review of what to carry in your make-up bag.

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Makeup Remover

We all love makeup. However, when it comes to removing it, not every product does the job well.

One reasonably priced products is the Johnson’s baby wash and baby oil.

Use the baby oil to remove any eye makeup, and the baby wash to remove the foundation and powder.

You may wish to give it a try. And if it doesn’t suit you, it’s only a small price. Alternatively, you can always use it on your hands, arms, legs as a moisturiser. 

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MAC Cosmetics Holiday 2007 Release Dates and Prices

Dates

* 10/18 – Antiquitease: Color
* 10/25 – Antiquitease: Royal Assets
* 10/25 – Antiquitease: Heirloom
* 10/25 – Keepsake (Nordstrom and The Bay Exclsuive)
* 10/25 – Kids Helping Kids
* 10/25 – Viva Glamourous
* 11/15 – Signature Bags
* 11/15 – Curiositease
* 11/15 – Of Beauty
* 11/21 – Antiquitease: Finery
* 11/21 – Metal-X
* 11/29 – The Stylistics (MAC Store Exclusive)
* 12/26 – Sculpt & Shape
* 12/26 – Originals
* 12/26 – Moisturelush Cream & Eye Cream
* 12/26 – Authentics (Macy’s Exclusive)
* 1/?/2008 – A Mei (Select Locations: MAC San Francisco, MAC Soho, MAC Vancouver)

Prices

Antiquitease

Royal Assets Lip Palettes $22.50
Royal Assets Eye Palettes $36
Finery Lip Bags $32
Heirlooms Brush Sets $48 Saks and MAC stores $45
Viva Glamorous Lip Palettes $22.50
Kids Helping Kids Cards & Tags $6
Kids Helping Kids Wrap $9

Curiousitease

Lipglass & Lusterglass Sets $29.50
Pigment Sets $29.50
Softsparkle Pencil Sets $29.50
Plushglass Sets $29.50

‘Keepsake Clutch’ $38

Richmetal

Metal-X Eye Cream $16.50

Courtesy of Specktra.net

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